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Marc Cucurella says he expected teammate's success even before his Chelsea transfer

Marc Cucurella says he expected teammate's success even before his Chelsea transfer

Marc Cucurella claimed he always expected Chelsea teammate Moises Caicedo to succeed back when they were at Brighton. Caicedo has arguably been Chelsea's best performer since the start of the season, and it is a big blow to the team that he has to serve a three-match suspension for his red card against Arsenal.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 11
Arteta gives fresh update on one injured star

Arteta gives fresh update on one injured star

Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the injury suffered by Cristhian Mosquera and outlined his expected timeline for recovery. Arsenal, who had already lost William Saliba and Gabriel to injury, received further setbacks as Mosquera was forced off, leaving the club without a reserve centre-back.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 11

Thomas Frank faces a new headache with seven players close to suspension ahead of Nottingham Forest encounter

Tottenham Hotspur travel to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday in the Premier League. Spurs are starting to build some momentum after a forgettable November.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 11

Commisso insists Fiorentina are ‘not for sale’

Rocco Commisso moved to end speculation over a potential change of ownership at Fiorentina, using a wide-ranging interview with La Nazione to underline that the club “is not for sale” and to urge calm during what he admits is a “difficult moment” for the Viola.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 11

Celtic v Roma: Team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch

Celtic will leapfrog Roma in the Europa League standings with a victory this evening’s eagerly awaited match Celtic Park. Last time out Celtic got the better of Feyenoord at their iconic De Kuip stadium with Martin O’Neill doing his bit to put three points on the board to add to the four collected under Brendan Rodgers.

Real Betis News / Real Madrid CF on SI / December 11
How Long Will Brahim Diaz Be Absent From Real Madrid After AFCON Call-Up?

How Long Will Brahim Diaz Be Absent From Real Madrid After AFCON Call-Up?

Back in the spring of 2024, FIFA approved Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz to change his international allegiance from his native Spain to Morocco. Born in Malaga, Spain, to a Spanish mother and a Moroccan father, the 26-year-old was a youth international for Spain and made his senior debut in 2021, scoring in a friendly against Lithuania.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 11

Predicted Tottenham Hotspur XI to face Nottingham Forest as teenage sensation to continue in midfield

Bidding to make it three wins on the spin, Tottenham Hotspur travel to City Ground to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday. Spurs ended their five-game winless run in all competitions last weekend by beating Brentford 2-0 at home.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 11
Philadelphia signs GK George Marks to new contract

Philadelphia signs GK George Marks to new contract

The Philadelphia Union announced a new contract with goalkeeper George Marks on Thursday. Marks, 26, is signed through 2026 with two club options: the first through June 2027, the second through 2027-28.

Newcastle United News / Caught Offside / December 11

Report: Newcastle eyeing move for 22-year-old La Liga ace after glowing scout reports

Newcastle United are interested in signing the Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra. The talented young midfielder has been linked with a move away from the La Liga club, and his performances have been mediocre.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 11
Report: Man United ramp up contacts to sign versatile Arsenal and Liverpool target

Report: Man United ramp up contacts to sign versatile Arsenal and Liverpool target

Real Madrid attacking midfielder Arda Guler has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly in the front row to secure his signature.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 11
Evra reveals it was Arsenal that made him want to play in England

Evra reveals it was Arsenal that made him want to play in England

Patrice Evra has long been regarded as someone who enjoys teasing Arsenal, and in many ways, that reputation is well deserved. As a Manchester United icon, he has frequently taken opportunities to troll the Gunners, often doing so with a playful sense of provocation.

Inter Milan News / The Cult of Calcio / December 11

Inter Setting the Stage for a Large Defensive Overhaul

Despite some rumors, Inter decided not to significantly alter their defense last summer, only swapping out Manuel Akanji for Benjamin Pavard late in the window.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 11

'I’d be delighted' – Chiellini reveals desire to keep Spalletti at Juventus

Juventus Director of Football Strategy Giorgio Chiellini would be thrilled to keep Luciano Spalletti at the club beyond the current campaign. The Serie A giants appointed the 66-year-old as a replacement for Igor Tudor, who was sacked in October on the back of an abysmal start to the campaign.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 11
Liverpool now set to beat rivals to sign promising new centre back – report

Liverpool now set to beat rivals to sign promising new centre back – report

Liverpool’s work behind the scenes continues to intensify as we look to strengthen our long-term defensive structure during a season where our centre-back situation has already dominated the conversation.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 11
Ex-Sporting Director confirms 17 G/A Man Utd man almost signed for Barcelona before OT move

Ex-Sporting Director confirms 17 G/A Man Utd man almost signed for Barcelona before OT move

Prior to his Manchester United move in 2022, Antony was being strongly considered as a potential addition at Barcelona, according to ex-Sporting Director Jordi Cruyff.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 11
Maresca needs to trust this summer signing now – otherwise Chelsea must buy someone he does trust

Maresca needs to trust this summer signing now – otherwise Chelsea must buy someone he does trust

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been under fire in recent weeks because of his rotation policy. The Blues boss can’t really win – he either plays his first team every week, picks up injuries and gets criticised, or he rests players, drops points and gets criticised.

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Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 11
Should Arsenal start Saka and Madueke at the same time? Keown

Should Arsenal start Saka and Madueke at the same time? Keown

Noni Madueke strengthened his claim for increased starting opportunities at Arsenal with a decisive brace in the win against Club Brugge. The match carried its challenges, yet Arsenal emerged with another important result that further distances them from their rivals in the Champions League table.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 11
Unlikely front 4 are Chelsea’s most dangerous – and we could see them all in action together this week

Unlikely front 4 are Chelsea’s most dangerous – and we could see them all in action together this week

Chelsea are approaching the halfway mark in their season making now a nice time to look at their stats and work out how the season is going. We always like to look at the non-penalty expected goals and expected assists per 90 minutes to get a sense of which our most dangerous attackers are.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 11
Thurs afternoon update: Journo confirms fresh team news out of Carrington as three first-teamers are nowhere to be seen

Thurs afternoon update: Journo confirms fresh team news out of Carrington as three first-teamers are nowhere to be seen

Ruben Amorim might still be navigating a few injury woes heading into the side’s clash against Bournemouth. Thankfully for the Manchester United boss,

Bayer Leverkusen News / Extratime Talk / December 11
Real Madrid vs Man City 1-2: Real Madrid Form Continues To Increase Pressure on Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid vs Man City 1-2: Real Madrid Form Continues To Increase Pressure on Xabi Alonso

The current Real Madrid form is worrying, as they lost to Manchester City at Santiago Bernabeu in a UEFA Champions League match, adding to the pressure already on their manager, Xabi Alonso.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 11
Former Chelsea player says the club 'made a mistake' by letting player go in summer

Former Chelsea player says the club 'made a mistake' by letting player go in summer

A former Chelsea player believes that the club have made a mistake by letting a player go in the summer just gone. Paul Parker, who actually played most of his games in his career for Manchester United, did actually also play for Chelsea too!

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 11
Man City lead Man United in the race to sign the next Erling Haaland

Man City lead Man United in the race to sign the next Erling Haaland

Manchester City are in pole position to sign Bahia’s teenage sensation Dell, beating rivals Manchester United in the race for one of Brazil’s most exciting emerging talents, according to TEAMtalk.

VfB Stuttgart News / Extratime Talk / December 11
Three Takeaways From Bayern Munich vs Sporting

Three Takeaways From Bayern Munich vs Sporting

Bayern Munich boosted their bid to finish in the top eight of the UCL league phase table on Tuesday, December 9, by beating Sporting Lisbon 3-1. Here we look at three takeaways from Bayern Munich vs Sporting.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 11
New suitor hellbent on signing ‘wonderful’ Man Utd star in January; This could be a game-changer

New suitor hellbent on signing ‘wonderful’ Man Utd star in January; This could be a game-changer

AC Milan have become the latest club in Serie A to express their interest in signing Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutchman has been playing his football at Old Trafford since making the £37.5 million move from Bologna in the summer of 2024.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 11
Liverpool winger breaks silence with emotional update after unexpected injury setback

Liverpool winger breaks silence with emotional update after unexpected injury setback

Liverpool’s preparations for a demanding winter schedule have taken an unwelcome turn following a message from one of our brightest young attackers. This update came directly from Kaide Gordon, who confirmed on Instagram that he has torn his meniscus.

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